Staff Accountant - Olathe, KS

Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Global Ground Support in Olathe, KS, seeks a Staff Accountant to reconcile accounts, maintain accurate financial records, and support Controller and VP Finance in key processes. This role also backs up accounts payable as needed.

You will assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries, and ensure GAAP compliance while collaborating with operations on inventory data and cost analyses. A strong Excel/GAAP background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience in general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance a plus.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and financial analysis techniques.
• Experience with monitoring and analyzing inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipment documentation, sales orders, and contractual terms.
• Process and apply customer payments daily while maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.
• Monitor customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and follow up on past-due balances.
• Analyze and track manufacturing and operational costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production expenses.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of income tax support schedules and other regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory activity and analyze inventory-related data.
• Assist with inventory audits, physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed account analyses and prepare supporting documentation as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP

Ten key

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

ERP software

Fixed assets software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Fixed assets software

Job description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position will provide critical assistance to the Controller and VP Finance & Accounting in many key financial and business processes and analyses. This role will also serve as a backup to accounts payable.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate regularly with the Controller to support financial operations, reporting, and strategic business initiatives.
• Perform accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, account monitoring, and collection activities.
• Assist with inventory cycle count processes and related reconciliations.

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipment documentation, sales orders, and contractual terms.
• Process and apply customer payments daily while maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.
• Monitor customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and follow up on past-due balances.
• Analyze and track manufacturing and operational costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production expenses.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of income tax support schedules and other regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory activity and analyze inventory-related data.
• Assist with inventory audits, physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed account analyses and prepare supporting documentation as required.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

Global Ground Support is a leading innovator in aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE). From deicing trucks to catering service vehicles, our equipment plays a vital role in every flight's journey. Based in Olathe, KS and part of the Air T (NASDAQ) family of companies, we have been an industry leader for more than 28 years.

Experience a workplace where collaboration is at the core of our culture. We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, coupled with a well-established reputation for promoting talent from within our organization.

• Enjoy perks such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness programs, a robust 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, and more!

We are not utilizing third party recruitment services.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Demonstrated success in accounting field, preferably in a small to mid-size manufacturing company.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements a plus.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and financial analysis techniques.
• Experience with monitoring and analyzing inventory data.

Required Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency including experience with macros, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, complex formulas, data analysis, generating reports, improving efficiency via automation, etc.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP.
• Strong ten key skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Aptitude and experience in technical office tools, including ERP software and fixed assets software.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.